Table meaning

What does “table” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“table” is a noun and verb with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a set of data arranged in rows and columns.

table

a set of data arranged in rows and columns
“see table 1”
Synonymstabular array
a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
“it was a sturdy table”
a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it
“I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant”
flat tableland with steep edges
“the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water”
Synonymsmesa
a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game
“he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks”
food or meals in general
“she sets a fine table”
“room and board”
Synonymsboard

hold back to a later time
“let's postpone the exam”
Synonymspostpone prorogue hold over put over shelve set back defer remit
arrange or enter in tabular form
Synonymstabularize tabularise tabulate

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University